This 107.9-mile drive from Pink to Tulsa, Oklahoma, is an easy 2-hour trip, making it perfect for a single-day adventure. The journey primarily utilizes the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, offering a straightforward path through the Great Plains region. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this route is budget-friendly for a quick escape. You'll experience a highway-focused drive with a significant portion on major roads, so plan for a direct and efficient transit. Consider this a convenient option if you're looking for a short trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.9 miles from Pink, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 107.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 74% of the journey on major roadways, including the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 63.6 miles on the turnpike, allowing for consistent speed and minimal distractions. While the profile suggests a highway-centric experience, be aware of brief transitions onto local roads like Gaddy Road and OK 102. This mix means you'll mostly be in a steady cruising mode, interspersed with moments of local road navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 63.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Gaddy Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.5 miles in near OK 3W; US 270.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 107.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.5 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.1 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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14.5 mi into trip|~22m in|OK 3W; US 270
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 181
Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee...
8
14.7 mi into trip|~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 177 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 177 North
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102.1 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 223A
Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Sp...
8
106.8 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward 7th Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4C
Toward 7th Street, Downtown
7
107.5 mi into trip|~2h in|South Frisco Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pink, OK and Tulsa, OK, road signs point toward Tecumseh and Sand Springs.
Tecumseh
14.5 mi in|~22m|via OK 3W; US 270
Sand Springs
102.1 mi in|~1h 53m|via I 244
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
63.6 mi
1h 2m
Gaddy Road
21 mi
24m
OK 102
7.9 mi
13m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.7 mi
5m
OK 9
3.8 mi
4m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
2m
US Historic 66
1.2 mi
1m
Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 63.6 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pink, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on this road
231 ft·21 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto OK 9
3.8 mi·4 min·OK 9
3
Turn left onto OK 102
1.5 mi·2 min·OK 102
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 102
0.3 mi·33 sec·OK 102
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on OK 102
1.5 mi·2 min·OK 102
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 102
4.6 mi·8 min·OK 102
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3
2.4 mi·2 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270
0.2 mi·29 sec·OK 3W; US 270
Exit 181Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, TecumsehUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward US 177 NorthUse the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto US 177
21 mi·24 min·Gaddy Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 66
1.2 mi·1 min·US Historic 66; OK 66
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
14
Merge onto I 44
64 mi·1 hr 2 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244
4.7 mi·5 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 223AToward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand SpringsUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 4CToward 7th Street, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi·23 sec·South Lawton Avenue West
Use the left lane.
19
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi·25 sec·West Heavy Traffic Way South
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
20
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi·26 sec·West 2nd Street South
21
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
386 ft·20 sec·South Frisco Avenue
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi·1 min·West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft·15 sec·South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour duration and 107.9-mile distance, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Departing in the morning will give you ample time to reach Tulsa and explore. With no designated stops in the data, you have flexibility to pull over as needed, but the longest stretch on the turnpike is over 60 miles, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. The estimated fuel cost is $17, so keep that in mind when budgeting. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for tolls on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.9 miles from Pink, OK, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.9 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pink, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pink, OK
This is one driving day of about 107.9 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Pink, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 63.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.9 mi from Pink, OK
· 1h 5m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.87 one way
$33.74 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.52
$37.04
premium
$4.89
$20.76
$41.53
diesel
$5.61
$23.82
$47.65
Estimated Tolls: $3.18
Turner Turnpike
(63.6 mi)$3.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.4
0
$11.33
$5.18
Efficient EV
27
0
$9.44
$4.32
EV Truck/SUV
43.2
0
$15.11
$6.91
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Pink, OK
Afternoon
in Pink on Friday
Local time
1:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Afternoon
in Tulsa on Friday
Local time
1:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
S 10 to 15 mph8% chanceLive forecast
57°F
Meeker, OK
54 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 2m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pink, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 107.9 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Gaddy Road, OK 102. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.9 miles from Pink, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 107.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.5 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.1 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pink, OK and Tulsa, OK, road signs point toward Tecumseh and Sand Springs.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
